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Art in the Park - terms and conditions

1. Entrants
The exhibition is open to any artist living in Northamptonshire. Original work and limited edition prints are accepted. Prints must be clearly marked on the label with their edition number.

2. Size and medium  
Pictures must be no larger than 50cm x 40cm (20” x 16”). Work in any medium will be accepted apart from reliefs and sculptures.   

3. Entry
The closing date for entry forms is 12 April 2024. Due to space restrictions, only one application form per person will be accepted. Further works may not be submitted under another name. In order for our curatorial team to plan the best way to hang the exhibition, please provide a photograph of your work (if possible).

4. Hanging fee
A £5 hanging fee is payable when the artwork is delivered to Abington Park Museum on 20 and 21 April 12-4pm – we will accept cash, cheque (made payable to West Northamptonshire Council) or card payment at the till.  A receipt will be given when you deliver your painting.

5. Label
A label will be produced by the museum to appear beside each picture giving details of the artist's name, the picture title, medium and price as they appear on your entry form.   

6. Delivery of pictures
To Abington Park Museum Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 April between 12pm and 4pm. Late entries will not be accepted.

7. Submission
The back of the picture must carry a label giving the artist's name and the title of the work. Pictures must be properly mounted and framed and fitted with the mirror plates. Clip frames and metal frames will not be accepted. Please note – only frames fitted with mirror plates will be accepted. If your picture does not have mirror plates fitted, it will not be accepted. If you require mirror plates Abington Park Museum will supply them for you to attach to your painting please collect and attach these prior to delivering your painting on the 20 and 21 April.

8. Insurance
While every care is taken, please note that works submitted are not covered under the museums’ insurance policy and all artists exhibit works at their own risk. Artists who wish to insure their work must do this themselves through their own insurance company. For the avoidance of doubt - Abington Park Museum, Northampton Museums and Art Gallery and West Northamptonshire Council accept no liability whatsoever for the loss, theft, damage or deterioration of any of the works exhibited- with no exceptions.    

9. Picture sales
Pictures that have been sold will be denoted by a red sticker. Please telephone 01604 838110 before collecting your painting on 30 May (9am to 4pm) as it may have been sold. Pictures may not be removed during the exhibition either by an artist or purchaser.

10. Opening times
The exhibition is open at the same times as Abington Park Museum. The opening hours of the museum are 12 - 4pm Saturday and Sunday from 1 April 2023.
    
11. Exhibition end
The exhibition closes Monday 2 June 2024 and unsold pictures should be collected from Abington Park Museum on Tuesday 30 May 2023 between 9am and 4pm (please note that the museum will be closed to the public on Tuesday so please ring the doorbell for attention). If you are unable to collect in person, please make arrangements for somebody to collect on your behalf.    

12. Payments
Commission rates will be 15% on all sales of work. There is a £5 hanging charge on each painting. Any works that do not have mirror plates attached will not be accepted. Please pay the £5 with you when you deliver your painting.  Payments to artists for any work sold at the exhibition will be made after the exhibition closes.

If you have any queries about the exhibition, please email the Exhibitions Officer.